Bracknell Forest Public Health

17/10/2025

We’re over halfway through Stoptober and there’s still time to take that first step.

Bracknell Forest Public Health is proud to be leading Step into Stoptober, a borough-wide campaign helping residents begin their journey to quit smoking.

If you’re ready to make a change, text QUIT to 66777 today.

Sign up with the local stop smoking service this October and receive a £15 Waitrose voucher.

Let’s finish Stoptober strong together.

15/10/2025

“Quitting smoking changed my life and I have never looked back."

Lauren, a Bracknell resident, smoked for 10 years. Today, she’s completely smoke-free and says it’s the best decision she’s ever made.

Ready to start your journey?

Text QUIT to 66777.

Sign up for your local Stop Smoking Service this October and receive a £15 voucher to support your quit journey.

You can change your life too.

11/10/2025

Step into Stoptober with us!

Bracknell Forest Public Health is proud to lead Step into Stoptober, a borough-wide campaign encouraging residents to take their first step toward quitting smoking.

Ready to quit? Text QUIT to 66777.

Sign up to the local stop smoking service this October and receive a £15 voucher to support your journey.

Let’s take that first step together.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day

Today is a reminder that mental health matters - for everyone. Let’s keep the conversation going and support one another.

For support and local resources, visit:

https://health.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/mental-wellbeing-adults/

Good mental wellbeing helps us cope with every day stresses and strains, realise our own potential and helps us work productively and contribute to society

07/10/2025

“I smoked for 50 years. I tried to quit three times and failed until I accessed Smokefreelife Berkshire.”

Linda, a Bracknell Forest resident, is now three years smoke-free thanks to the support she received from her local stop smoking advisor. Weekly check-ins, tailored advice, and a personalised quit plan helped her stay focused and finally succeed.

If you’re ready to quit, the free local stop smoking service offers:

- One-to-one support
- Ni****ne replacement therapies
- Prescription medication
- A personalised programme to suit your needs

Sign up during October and receive a £15 Waitrose voucher.

Text QUIT to 66777 or visit smokefreelifeberkshire.com

02/10/2025

We have stepped into Stoptober!

Step into Stoptober is a borough-wide campaign led by Bracknell Forest Public Health to empower residents to take a first step toward quitting smoking.

Our MECC (Making Every Contact Count) colleagues have proudly taken part and are stepping into Stoptober themselves - showing their commitment to supporting others and making healthy changes too!

Join the movement and take your first step toward a healthier future!

If you’re ready to quit, now’s the time. Text QUIT to 66777.

Anyone who signs up to the local stop smoking service this month will receive a £15 voucher to support their journey.

Berkshire

01/10/2025

This month Home-Start Bracknell Forest are running two free, friendly antenatal groups on Saturday 25th October, one for mums and one for dads, held at the same time in a supportive space.

For Mums (led by a trained antenatal facilitator):
- Preparing for birth & labour
- Mastering changing, holding & bathing baby
- Looking after your mental wellbeing

For Dads (led by a male facilitator):
- Hands-on baby care: changing, holding & bathing
- Talking about dads’ mental well-being
- Understanding how important your support is before & after birth
- Discussing labour & birth

Booking is required as spaces are limited!

👉 To find out more or reserve your place follow this link and complete the form https://hsbf.org.uk/self-referral-form/

01/10/2025

Stoptober starts today!
You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone.

Text QUIT to 66777 or visit smokefreelifeBerkshire using the link in comments.

You are much more likely to quit with the right support.

24/09/2025

Only 1 week until the month where we come together to quit smoking for a healthier, smoke-free life.

Explore your support options for going smoke free here: www.smokefreelifeberskhire.com or Text QUIT to 66777.

22/09/2025

Walks for Wellbeing schedule update 🚶‍♂️

Due to unforeseen circumstances, a number of our walks will not be taking place over the next couple of weeks.

There will be a walk on Saturday 27, September, meeting at Mill Park Café and our usual timetable of walks will resume from Tuesday 7, October.

For full details and the updated timetable, please see the link in the comments.

19/09/2025

is coming this October, and we are ready to support you.

If you’re ready to quit, now’s the time.
Let's quit smoking together.
Find out more and take your first step.

Text QUIT to 66777 or visit www.smokefreelifeberskhire.com

17/09/2025

NHS Frimley ICB and Signal for Carers are hosting a special Carers Health Forum to support the health, wellbeing and resilience of carers in our community.

When: Monday 29th September, 2–4pm
Where: The Open Learning Centre, Bracknell (on-site parking available)

What to expect:

Meet staff and services dedicated to supporting carers

Access advice on health & wellbeing, including smoking cessation, weight management and substance use support

Explore a marketplace of local services

Free refreshments provided (please let us know any dietary requirements when you RSVP)

RSVP by Thursday 25th September
Call: 01344 266088
Email: info@signal4carers.org.uk

Please share with any carers who might benefit, we’d love to see you there!